Independence weather by month & the best time to visit
Belize · beach resort · tropical monsoon climate
The best time to visit Independence is April — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 84/100), with March and February close behind. Independence averages about 2,452 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 32°C / 90°F and roughly 48 mm of rain in April.
When is the best time to visit Independence?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Independence is April, then March and February. The dullest month is June (66/100, 240 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Independence?
Independence gets a moderate 2,452 hours of sunshine a year. April (84/100) is noticeably better than June (66). It ranks #5 of 9 destinations in Belize for annual sunshine, right at the national median of 2,452 hours. The year's 1,934 mm of rain spreads fairly evenly across the months, with no pronounced dry season.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71 | 27° / 81°F | 21° / 70°F | 121 mm | 7 | 28° / 82°F |
| February | 78 | 29° / 84°F | 22° / 72°F | 82 mm | 9 | 27° / 81°F |
| March | 81 | 30° / 86°F | 23° / 73°F | 68 mm | 10 | 30° / 86°F |
| April | 84 | 32° / 90°F | 24° / 75°F | 48 mm | 10 | 30° / 86°F |
| May | 69 | 32° / 90°F | 25° / 77°F | 130 mm | 9 | 31° / 88°F |
| June | 66 | 30° / 86°F | 26° / 79°F | 240 mm | 9 | 31° / 88°F |
| July | 66 | 30° / 86°F | 26° / 79°F | 191 mm | 10 | 31° / 88°F |
| August | 66 | 30° / 86°F | 26° / 79°F | 205 mm | 10 | 31° / 88°F |
| September | 66 | 30° / 86°F | 26° / 79°F | 237 mm | 10 | 32° / 90°F |
| October | 66 | 29° / 84°F | 25° / 77°F | 252 mm | 8 | 30° / 86°F |
| November | 66 | 28° / 82°F | 23° / 73°F | 217 mm | 7 | 29° / 84°F |
| December | 67 | 28° / 82°F | 22° / 72°F | 143 mm | 6 | 26° / 79°F |
Sea temperature in Independence by month
The sea off Independence is warmest in September at around 32°C / 90°F, and coolest in December at 26°C / 79°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Independence: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Independence?
Independence is a beach resort in Belize with a tropical monsoon climate — the sea reaches 32°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Independence get a year?
Independence gets about 2,452 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around April.
When is the best time to visit Independence?
The sunniest time to visit Independence is April, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 84/100 (with March and February close behind). Expect daytime highs around 32°C / 90°F.
What is the least sunny month in Independence?
June is the least sunny month in Independence, scoring 66/100 with about 240 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Independence?
The sea in Independence ranges from about 26°C (December) to 32°C (September). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Independence?
The typical midday UV index in Independence peaks around 10 (very high) in March, easing to about 6 (high) in December. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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